Churches on the French Riviera

Churches and Religious Sites

Discover the architectural diversity of the French Riviera through its religious heritage. This collection spans from the Merovingian-era Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Pépiole to the 19th-century restoration of Toulon Cathedral. Highlights include 16th-century Gothic structures in Cannes, maritime-themed chapels like Notre-Dame de la Garoupe, and the secluded 12th-century Chartreuse de la Verne monastery. These sites showcase regional craftsmanship, featuring Baroque altarpieces, historic ex-votos, and panoramic shrines overlooking the Mediterranean coast.

Churches and Religious Sites — Map

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Church of Our Lady of Hope

This 16th-century church is designed in distinguishable Gothic style with a Renaissance porch. Its belltower is impressive, too.

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Church of Our Lady of Good Voyage

This splendid 19th-century church has been thoroughly restored recently. Admire the statues and the grand organ inside.

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Église Notre-Dame de la Garoupe

This small chapel dedicated to sailors is enveloped by a peaceful atmosphere of the place and the beautiful panoramic view of the…

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Toulon Cathedral

Toulon Cathedral, also known as Sainte-Marie-Majeure, is a Catholic church located in Toulon, in the Var department of France.

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Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

An iconic 18th-century Baroque church in Saint-Tropez, recognized by its distinctive yellow and ochre bell tower. The interior houses a bust of Saint Torpes, the town's patron saint.

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Chapelle Saint-Bernardin

A 16th-century chapel in central Antibes featuring a carved wooden door and historic frescoes. It was formerly the seat of the White Penitents brotherhood.

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Église Sainte-Catherine

A 16th-century church located in the historic center of Le Cannet, representing the town's regional religious heritage.

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Église Notre-Dame du Bon Voyage

A Catholic church in La Seyne-sur-Mer built between 1674 and 1682. It features a historic facade and serves as a local landmark.

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Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Pépiole

One of the oldest early Christian sites in France, this Merovingian-era chapel near Six-Fours-les-Plages dates back to the 6th century.

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Église Saint-Trophyme

An 18th-century church in Bormes-les-Mimosas featuring a classic facade and housing several historic religious artifacts.

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Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul

A Catholic church in Roquebrune-sur-Argens that serves as a key example of the village's historic religious architecture.

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Chapelle Saint-Pierre

A small Catholic chapel located in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, contributing to the region's network of historic rural shrines.

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Chapelle Saint-François-de-Paule

Built in the 16th century, this chapel was dedicated to the saint who supposedly protected Bormes-les-Mimosas from the plague in 1481.

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Chapelle des Pénitents

A historic chapel located in the village of Grimaud, reflecting the traditional religious architecture of the Var region.

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Chapelle de la Miséricorde

A 17th-century chapel in Saint-Tropez with a classic bell gable, originally built for the Brotherhood of the Black Penitents.

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Église Saint-Paul

A former collegiate church in Hyères featuring a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. It houses a significant collection of over 400 ex-voto paintings.

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Chapelle des Pénitents bleus

A deconsecrated 17th-century chapel in La Ciotat. Formerly the seat of the Blue Penitents, it now serves as a space for art exhibitions.

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Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

A 15th-century church in Biot, rebuilt in the 16th century. It contains notable altarpieces, including works attributed to Louis Bréa.

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Chartreuse de la Verne

A former Carthusian monastery founded in 1170 in the Massif des Maures. The complex is constructed from local green volcanic serpentine stone.

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Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Mai

Located on the cliffs of Cap Sicié, this sanctuary is known for its extensive collection of maritime ex-votos and 360-degree coastal views.

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Sainte-Anne

A small hilltop shrine located near the Cap Sicié coastal area.

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San Estello

A religious shrine situated on the heights of the Seyne-sur-Mer coastline.

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Oratoire Sainte-Rosalie

A small Catholic oratory dedicated to Saint Rosalia, located along the Mediterranean trails.

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